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National Heart Month: Learning About Feline Heart Disease

In honor of National Heart Month, we’re going to talk about one of the more common feline heart diseases, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM to help you better understand the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and most importantly how it can be treated. We’re very fortunate in Northern Virginia to have numerous CVCA (cardiac specialists for pets) [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00February 12th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on National Heart Month: Learning About Feline Heart Disease

Now offering acupuncture full time!

We are happy to announce that our very own Dr. Laura Golden has completed her training at the Chi Institute in veterinary acupuncture! Congratulations on all your hard work, Dr. Laura! We are very proud of you! Dr. Laura’s achievement means that Just Cats Clinic can now offer acupuncture as a full-time service and a [...]

By |2025-05-10T09:38:16+00:00February 2nd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Now offering acupuncture full time!

Winter Tips to Keep Your Outdoor Cat Safe

Naturally it’s safest to keep your cat indoors and generally recommended, but some cats just prefer the outdoors. If you have an outdoor kitty, the winter can bring additional dangers to your feline friend. Here’s some tips to help keep your outdoor feline friend stay safe: Be aware that in cold weather, your cat’s caloric [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00January 15th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Winter Tips to Keep Your Outdoor Cat Safe

Understanding Grief and Loss of a Beloved Pet

One of the hardest things to accept as a pet parent is the undeniable reality that we will likely outlive our furry friends. Proper veterinary care can certainly help you get many long happy years with your kitty, but the difference in our average lifespans means that you will probably have to say goodbye to [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00July 17th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Understanding Grief and Loss of a Beloved Pet

Arthritis Treatment: Helping Our Senior Cats Extend their Quality Years

Do you know somebody who suffers from arthritis? Chances are that you have a friend or relative with joint problems. But what about your cat? Senior cats are at risk for developing arthritis and it is relatively common. Luckily there are a wide variety of treatment options that can help alleviate your cat’s discomfort from [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00July 9th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Arthritis Treatment: Helping Our Senior Cats Extend their Quality Years

Urinating Outside the Litter Box: What to do when it’s behavioral

Nothing is more frustrating for owners than inappropriate urination, and it’s the leading cause of feline surrenders. Once you’ve diagnostically ruled out medical reasons for inappropriate urination with your veterinarian, the next step is to isolate what environmental elements are causing your cat’s unwanted behavior. With owner dedication, behavioral inappropriate elimination can be rehabilitated helping [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00June 11th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Urinating Outside the Litter Box: What to do when it’s behavioral

Inappropriate Urination: Medical Reasons Behind the Issue

Inappropriate elimination, or urinating outside the litterbox, is a fairly common and frustrating problem for felines. As owners we tend to assume the cause is behavioral, but the cause could be rooted in a medical issue that requires treatment or even an emergency room visit. The causes of inappropriate urination generally fall into one of [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00May 27th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Inappropriate Urination: Medical Reasons Behind the Issue

Parasites and Prevention: Ticks

Spring has finally sprung and many of us are spending more time outside. Unfortunately, the blossoming of flowers and the reemergence of grasses bring with them certain risks and dangers for your cat. Chief among those are pests and parasites looking to feed on your beloved pet after a winter of dormancy. One of the [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00April 29th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Parasites and Prevention: Ticks

Paws and Purrs: The Importance of Feline Paw Health and Care

If you’ve ever injured a foot, you know how debilitating it can be. Having to limp around because of a cut, sore or other trauma can really limit your mobility and cramp your style! The same goes for our feline friends making paw health an important part of your cat’s care. So how can you [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00March 3rd, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Paws and Purrs: The Importance of Feline Paw Health and Care

Just Cats Announcement: Dr. Laura to become acupuncture certified!

Though relatively new to the West, traditional Chinese treatments such as acupuncture have been used to improve the health of humans and animals in the Far East for thousands of years. At Just Cats Clinic we are very excited to announce that one of our full time veterinarians, Dr. Laura Golden, will be starting the [...]

By |2021-03-11T08:16:56+00:00February 14th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Just Cats Announcement: Dr. Laura to become acupuncture certified!
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